Systems Engineer
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Seattle, WA

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Hybrid, Onsite

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Contract

|Job ID 70651|Posted Jun 13, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a Systems Engineer, where you'll drive innovation in infrastructure operations and enhance customer impact through automation and efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement server monitoring and management solutions utilizing automation and self-repair techniques.
  • Analyze and resolve complex technical issues, focusing on root cause identification and long-term solutions.
  • Develop operational processes that improve workflow and customer satisfaction.
  • Adopt and implement best practices in documentation, testing, and security for scalable operations.
  • Create metrics to measure and demonstrate improvements in operational efficiency.

Skills

  • Extensive experience with Oracle PeopleSoft infrastructure.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and proficiency in automation using Perl/Python and shell scripting.
  • Solid understanding of standard internet protocols such as Ethernet, ARP, IP, and more.
  • Expertise in building SQL queries and security best practices in server configuration.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of programming languages like C, C++, or Java.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like git, mercurial, or svn.
  • Experience with AWS technologies and managing large-scale, geographically diverse server environments.
  • Understanding of enterprise switching and routing platforms and large-scale disk subsystems.
 

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all individuals are valued and respected. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core principles at Horizontal.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $84 - $121 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.